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264 Virtual Disks

Format and Initialize; Slow and Fast Initialize

Does my controller support this feature? See

Supported Features

The Format or Initialize task erases the files and removes the file systems on

virtual disks while keeping the virtual disk configuration intact. Formatting or

initializing a virtual disk destroys all data on the virtual disk. If the boot

partition resides on the virtual disk, it is destroyed by the format operation.

Some controllers have BIOS settings for a fast initialize or a slow initialize. In

this case, the Initialize task performs the type of initialization (fast or slow)

that is specified in the BIOS.

Other controllers have a Fast Initialize and Slow Initialize task available on

the controller task drop-down menu. For more information, see

Considerations for Fast Initialize

and

Considerations for Slow Initialize

NOTE: On a system running Linux operating systems, you cannot format a virtual

disk that contains a mounted volume.

Considerations for Format

The format task applies to the CERC SATA1.5/6ch controllers. After the

format is initiated, it cannot be cancelled.

Considerations for Initialize

The initialize task applies to the PERC 4/SC, 4/DC, 4e/DC, 4/Di, 4e/Si, and

4e/Di controllers.

These controllers also have a Cancel Initialize and Background Initialization

feature. For more information, see

Format and Initialize; Slow and Fast

Initialize

and

Background Initialization on PERC Controllers

NOTE: A fast initialization on the PERC 4/SC, 4/DC, 4e/DC, 4/Di, 4e/Si, and 4e/Di

controllers may occur so quickly that the virtual disk’s State does not display

Initializing. Use the controller BIOS to change the initialization settings.

Considerations for Fast Initialize

Use the Fast Initialize task to initialize all physical disks included in the

virtual disk. The Fast Initialize task updates the metadata on the physical

disks so that all disk space is available for future write operations. The

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